INSIGHTS

Turn Setbacks into Setups

It’s been a busy day, and dinner was just a few bites here and there. Around 11, just before heading off to bed, your evening hunger sets in. You head to the fridge but stop yourself from opening it as you glance at the clock. You head to bed, still feeling hungry, and have a restless night, yet you imagine you’re doing good for your waistline. What wrong with this scenario?

As human beings, we’re wired to seek comfort to help us feel calm and balanced. Unfortunately, when we’re comfortable, we’re not often at our most productive, which is why it can be so crucial to learn to step outside of our comfort zone from time to time.

Before you ever get that first handshake, first interview, or first phone call, the only physical representation a prospective employer will see of you is your resume. Your resume is your “paper representative.”